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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1946

Page

3

American Home sections hold October meetings

American Home departments of Fortnightly held October meetings in members homes. Announced November 7 anniversary dinner and turkey dinner tickets on sale at Methodist church. Section one met at Mrs J N Dodd with Mrs R S Warfel presiding. Section two hosted an 1 pm luncheon with Mrs E E Stutsman. new member Mr. Day introduced. Section three under Mrs Sam Simmering featured Sewing Demonstration by luth Foster. refreshments served.

Methodist Church Dodd Art Prall Homer Brower Clara Eichelberger J. N. Dodd R. S. Warfel Edith Miller Glen Thompson Charman Harry Turner E. E. Stutsman Claude Tucker Fred L. Moore A M. Gordon J. N. Phillips Clayde Knapp I. D. Quinn Goldie Greendyke Sam Simmering George Baird Orva Scott B. J. Holmes Luth Foster Phillips Foster Bickel Vernon Crull Floyd Blankenhorn

Ann Judson Circle Farewell Courtesy To Mrs Trenerry

Fifteen members of the Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist church plus two guests gathered for a cooperative dinner at the church dining room. Mrs John Combs was welcomed as a new member and Rev Alfred Trenerry received a farewell gift for his service to the missionary society. Carol Forrey reported the 3rd box mailed to Poland and a letter from a French family expressing thanks for the box sent over a year ago.

Ann Judson the Baptist Church John Combs Alfred Trenerry Isabelle Combs Leland Sheet Donald Foss Vesper Bennett Clara Faulkner Carol Forrey Poland Society France

Weed flavor contamination rises as heat dries pastures

In late June and July heat drives pastures dry forcing cows to graze more on weeds. The resulting weed flavors mix into milk and cream, increasing contamination concerns for dairy products.

Mrs Libe Hosts St. Rita Circle at St James Church

Mrs Laurence Libe was hostess to members of St Rita Circle of St James church with guest Father Corcoran. A cooperative dinner was served with co-hostesses Mrs Isador Houseal Mrs W J Keifer and Mrs J M Kelly. The business meeting was led by Mrs Frank Kos and the evening ended with cards and visiting.

Laurence Libe Rita St. James Church Father Corcoran Isador Houseal W. J. Keifer J. M. Kelly Frank Kos

Mrs Edna Gardner Hosts Past Nobe Grand Circle Meeting

Mrs Edna Gardner hosted the Past Nobe Grand Circle at her sister Mrs Susie Hopping’s home with 17 members present. Vice president Mrs Ralph Zeck chaired the business session and announced the November gathering with Mrs Harold Gray. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hopping and Mrs Idan Bush after card and social time.

Edna Gardner Susie Hopping Nobe Grand Circle Ralph Zeck Harold Gray Hopping Idan Bush

Birthday notices honor local residents on multiple ages

Sam A Dorarf of the Journal Three Quarter Century club marks 77th birthday. Five children observe birthdays including Dennis Colton Diane Sorrell and Gary Knottnerus. Others reach ages ten to fourteen or celebrate anniversaries with family and friends in Keota Ainsworth Crawfords ville Des Moines Iowa City and nearby communities.

Journal Samuel A. Dorarf Dennis Eucen Colton Merle Colton Ainsworth Evercette Joseph Kiene Henry Kiene Crawfordsville Diane Blaine Sorrell Robert Sorrell Gary Dean Knottnerus R. J. Knottnerus Bradley Rex Goff Maynard Goff

Women’s Democrat Club Meeting in Washington County

The Women’s Democrat club of Washington County met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Schiebel hosting. Mrs. EF. Eicher presided in the president’s absence. Mrs. Harry Dye led the program reviewing Senator Guffy’s article on no party’s principles from Jefferson to the present.

Women's Democrat Club of Washington County Charles Schiebel EF. ©. Eicher Harry Dye Guffy Jeferson Dye

Social calendar notes community events this week

Notices list a series of meetings and social gatherings from Pythian Sisters to 19th Century club across town. Events include card party at K P hall, Catholic Daughters and P.E.O. meetings, St Anthony Circle, H H club, New Haven group, country club dinner, and multiple W S C S unit gatherings with transportation details and addresses.

Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall Catholic Daughters of America K.C. Hall

Society Has Dinner With Mrs. Sorden

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Milo Sorden's home for a cooperative dinner. Guests included Mrs. Rhys Miss Bell Virginia Terry Laura Mofitte. Led by president Helen Levis the group sent Mrs Helland a five dollar Christmas gift and ten dollars for a special fund for her work in India. Mrs. Payne Marshall led devotions and Edna Mercer presented the lesson Preparing Indian Leaders for Post War Work.

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Milo Sorden Mrs. Rhys Miss Bell Virginia Terry Laura Moffit Helen Levis

Community group discusses issues at social hour

Attendees gathered for a general discussion on each issue followed by a social hour with refreshments served by the hostess.

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Courtney Kline John Hayward Oscar Burham Don Whitlateh Robert Day E. D. Morrison H. H. MccCleery Mrs. Phillips U. V. Crall John W. Lee Nature Carter Ann Judson Circle Mrs. Trenerry Rothley Haelmant East Side Square Mrs. Libe St. Rita Janes Milford Cook Milford Cook Harold Dean Martin Homer Martin Iowa City Jack Shulty John Shulty Charles Kolosicx Frank Birka Barbara Watkins Harry Watkins Kenneth Keith Hunsaker Rosella Sheetz Dorothy Work Vancil Vodicka Richmond Daryl Wittmer Wayland LeRoy Pratt Des Moines John Kenneth Hesseltine Marvin Buckwalter Max Lee Mary Stevens W. J. Stevens John Krause A. R. Krause Keota Chas. Schiebel St. Anthony Jove Wehr W. J. Masson H.H. Club Spencer Reed New Haven Country Club Prairie Flower Missionary Society Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Richard Scott Walnut Women’s Club Myron Burroughs Hallowe'en Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Wesleyan Service Guild Sherm Wolfe Victor Odd Fellow Rebekah IL. O. Co. FB Hall Friendship Club C. J. Wolfe Connie Sue Lewis United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society W.S.C.S Howard MecAtlin Henry E. Washington St Lester Orr S. Iowa Ave Hugh Hall Ralph Bauer W. Jefferson St Paul Deimerly E. 7Th St M. M. Hebner Edgewater Mrs. Sorden Iowa Ave Climwevs
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